TL;DR: Kroger, Target, and Instacart are evolving in ways that make “one-size-fits-all” planning inefficient. Brands must tailor spend to each network’s maturity, double down on paid search efficiency before expanding offsite, and measure every dollar against incremental growth. 3 minute read Retail media has become one of the defining battlegrounds for growth in consumer brands. […]
TL;DR: Amazon enters the 2026 AVN season with both momentum and leverage which is likely to result in challenging negotiations and heavy investment requests from Amazon. Brands that invest in early and data-driven preparation, align internal teams, and proactively propose solutions can protect margins, turn missed opportunities into wins, and drive more collaborative and profitable […]
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TL;DR: Leverage this Stratably created case study that puts your team in the driver’s seat of a 2026 Amazon annual vendor negotiation (AVN). Use it to practice trade-offs, build alignment, and sharpen your negotiation playbook before the real conversations begin. 1 minute read Log in to download the Case Study Exercise at the bottom Annual […]
TL;DR: AI-powered search holds the potential to fundamentally reshape the path to purchase, moving discovery from keyword-driven SEO to generative, intent-based experiences. Instead of solely competing on blue links and keyword density, brands must also now optimize for AI assistants, natural language queries, and “zero-click” answers. The brands that structure content to be AI-friendly, monitor […]
TL;DR: Kroger continues to deliver modest topline growth with digital driving the majority of gains, but consumer brands face margin pressures, rising promotional asks, and private label momentum. 1 minute read Log in to access the full report linked at the bottom Our Kroger SWOT Analysis and Multi-Year Forecast is designed to give you a […]
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